Tips for Countering Gnar in Top Lane

Core Counters

• Strong picks: Zac, Cassiopeia, Karma, Maokai, Quinn
• Favorable matchups: Gragas, Vayne, Gwen, Illaoi, Camille
• Challenging for Gnar: Yasuo, Malphite, Rumble, Ryze, Urgot

Laning Phase Strategy

• Bait out Gnar's E (hop) before jungle ganks
• Don't waste burst abilities when he's about to transform
• Accept losing some CS to avoid poke damage
• Time engages when his rage bar is low
• Trade when his Q is on cooldown to prevent W procs

Team Fighting Tips

• Avoid fighting when Gnar has full rage
• Disengage when he's in Mega form
• Stay away from walls during Mega form
• Fight in open areas to minimize R and W impact
• Exploit his vulnerability in Mini form

Key Power Spikes to Watch

• Level 6: Beware wall positioning
• First item (Black Cleaver): Enhanced 1v1 potential
• Tank counter: Extra caution needed after Black Cleaver due to armor shred

Counter Playstyle

• Force fights during Mini form
• Track rage bar for engagement timing
• Maintain safe distance during ranged harass
• Coordinate team fights around form changes
• Punish during transformation vulnerability windows

Note: Gnar's effectiveness varies greatly between his Mini and Mega forms. Successful counter-play revolves around exploiting his form-change windows and positioning appropriately for each form.

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